Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2008

The Board denied service connection for peptic ulcer disorder, anemia and hypertension as there was no evidence of these conditions during service or within the applicable presumptive period, and no competent evidence linking them to active service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The appeal is remanded for further development of the record, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's back disorder.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and residuals of a right femoral fracture, finding no evidence of an increase in severity during active service.

The Board denied service connection for lupus with hypertension and anemia as it was not shown in service or within the initial post-separation year, and there is no evidence attributing the condition to service, including herbicide exposure.

The veteran's hypertension was denied, while his hearing loss was granted service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for secondary service connection for low back, knee, and hypertension disorders.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings or earlier effective dates.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) with complications, to include nephrotic syndrome and hypertension, as there was no current diagnosis of SLE.

The veteran's claims for initially compensable evaluations for right knee tendonitis, lumbosacral strain, sinusitis, and hypertension are being remanded for additional VA examinations to determine the current severity of these service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral visual disorder, tinea pedis, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. However, it granted service connection for tinea pedis secondary to service-connected tinea pubis and erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The veteran's hypertension was found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea were denied, while his PTSD was rated at 50 percent. No TDIU was granted.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as there was no evidence that myocardial infarction or hypertension were present in service or within one year after service, and no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board determined that service connection for hypertension is warranted based on the evidence of elevated blood pressure readings during and immediately following service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they were not caused or aggravated by the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for defective hearing, a chronic dermatological disorder, hypertension, and pes planus with calluses as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an increased rating for hypertension were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including notice and an opportunity to respond regarding the veteran's fire-related service medical and personnel records.